Chapter 12 - A Secret Ally Emerges From The Elite Socialite Circle
Three days after the incident, Elena received an unexpected visitor at her modest apartment in downtown Seattle.
An elegant woman in a tailored cashmere coat knocked gently on her wooden door holding a warm casserole dish.
“Hello, Elena. My name is Catherine Vance, Marcus’s estranged sister,” the visitor introduced herself politely.
Elena opened the door cautiously, inviting her inside the small, clean living room with a nod of confusion.
“I came here to apologize on behalf of our entire family for the horrific way my brother treated you,” Catherine said sincerely.
“Marcus already apologized, Ms. Vance, but words don't erase what happened on that patio,” Elena replied honestly.
“I know. That’s why I brought you something that will help ensure Victoria never sees a dime of our family trust,” Catherine revealed.
She pulled a flash drive from her purse containing years of financial documents proving Victoria’s prior extortion schemes.
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“Use this to help the prosecution bury her forever. It’s the least I can do to restore our family’s honor,” Catherine insisted.
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